Sword Guard (Tsuba)

Unknown maker

Medium: Iron
Dimensions: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 1.9 oz. (53.9 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Tsuba
Dated: ca. 3rd century–538
Pixels: 3639 × 3639
SHA-256: ac61ac9a082b0eec…
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Sword Guard (Tsuba). ca. 3rd century–538. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.